Seth H. Garland

Capt Seth H. Garland, PhD is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Space Physics in AFIT's Department of Engineering Physics at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. He serves as Branch Chief for ENP, mentoring military students in Masters programs, and advises thesis research aligned with Air Force Weather operational needs. His work focuses on solar magnetic field modeling and solar flare prediction for DoD/AF weather priorities.

Education:

• Ph.D. Applied Physics (2023), AFIT - Dissertation: Analysis of Coronal Magnetic Field Parameters during X/M-Class Solar Flares
• M.S. Applied Physics (2021), AFIT - Dissertation: Magnetic Reconnection in Solar Flares
• B.S. Environmental Sciences (2016), University of Virginia

Research Interests: Solar flare dynamics, coronal magnetic field modeling, space weather forecasting from Sun-to-ionosphere systems. Specializes in 3D magnetic field analysis and flare prediction using advanced modeling techniques.

Publications Trends: Focuses on coronal magnetic field parameters' role in major flares, with recent work emphasizing 3D modeling and X-class flare analysis. Publications appear in Frontiers in Astronomy and Space Sciences and Journal of Atmospheric and Solar-Terrestrial Physics.

Awards:

• 2021 Distinguished Graduate (AFIT)
• 2012 Michael Garstang Award (UVA)

Advising & Grants: Leads thesis advising for Air Force Weather operational requirements. Involved in invited talks at NASA and NJIT on coronal magnetic field analysis (2023).

Labs/Teams: Works within AFIT's space physics research group focused on DoD-relevant space weather solutions.